Episode 45-23: Sunday, 03/24/13
2.3 in the demo (+44% change) with 10.50 million (+3% change).Season averages: 2.25 in the demo with 12.44 million.

Episode 45-22: Sunday, 03/17/13
1.6 in the demo (0% change) with 10.22 million (-12% change).Season averages: 2.25 in the demo with 12.53 million.

Episode 45-21: Sunday, 03/10/13
1.6 in the demo (0% change) with 11.58 million (-4% change).Season averages: 2.28 in the demo with 12.64 million.

Episode 45-20: Sunday, 03/03/13
1.6 in the demo (+23% change) with 12.02 million (+24% change).Season averages: 2.31 in the demo with 12.69 million.

Episode 45-19: Sunday, 02/17/13
1.3 in the demo (-28% change) with 9.73 million (-12% change).Season averages: 2.35 in the demo with 12.73 million.

Episode 45-18: Sunday, 02/10/13
1.8 in the demo (+6% change) with 11.04 million (-5% change).Season averages: 2.41 in the demo with 12.89 million.

Episode 45-17: Sunday, 01/27/13
1.7 in the demo (-49% change) with 11.65 million (-17% change).Season averages: 2.44 in the demo with 13.00 million.

Episode 45-16: Sunday, 01/13/13
3.3 in the demo (+136% change) with 14.05 million (+46% change).Season averages: 2.49 in the demo with 13.09 million.

Episode 45-15: Sunday, 01/06/13
1.4 in the demo (-13% change) with 9.61 million (-6% change).Season averages: 2.43 in the demo with 13.02 million.

Episode 45-14: Sunday, 12/30/12
1.6 in the demo (+33% change) with 10.27 million (+16% change).Season averages: 2.51 in the demo with 13.27 million.

Episode 45-13: Sunday, 12/23/12
1.2 in the demo (-76% change) with 8.89 million (-55% change).Season averages: 2.58 in the demo with 13.50 million.

Episode 45-12: Sunday, 12/16/12
4.9 in the demo (+158% change) with 19.63 million (+65% change).Season averages: 2.69 in the demo with 13.88 million.

Episode 45-11: Sunday, 12/09/12
1.9 in the demo (-42% change) with 11.87 million (-27% change).Season averages: 2.49 in the demo with 13.36 million.

Episode 45-10: Sunday, 12/02/12
3.3 in the demo (+106% change) with 16.15 million (+46% change).Season averages: 2.55 in the demo with 13.50 million.

Episode 45-09: Sunday, 11/25/12
1.6 in the demo (-47% change) with 11.09 million (-21% change).Season averages: 2.47 in the demo with 13.21 million.

Episode 45-08: Sunday, 11/18/12
3.0 in the demo (+88% change) with 14.04 million (+23% change).Season averages: 2.58 in the demo with 13.48 million.

Episode 45-07: Sunday, 11/11/12
1.6 in the demo (-53% change) with 11.39 million (-30% change).Season averages: 2.51 in the demo with 13.40 million.

Episode 45-06: Sunday, 11/04/12
3.4 in the demo (+100% change) with 16.30 million (+46% change).Season averages: 2.67 in the demo with 13.73 million.

Episode 45-05: Sunday, 10/28/12
1.7 in the demo (-53% change) with 11.16 million (-30% change).Season averages: 2.52 in the demo with 13.22 million.

Episode 45-04: Sunday, 10/21/12
3.6 in the demo (+80% change) with 15.86 million (+37% change).Season averages: 2.73 in the demo with 13.73 million.

Episode 45-03: Sunday, 10/14/12
2.0 in the demo (-44% change) with 11.58 million (-27% change).Season averages: 2.43 in the demo with 13.02 million.

Episode 45-02: Sunday, 10/07/12
3.6 in the demo (+112% change) with 15.96 million (+39% change).Season averages: 2.65 in the demo with 13.74 million.

Episode 45-01: Sunday, 09/30/12
1.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 11.52 million total viewers.Season averages: 1.70 in the demo with 11.52 million.

Year-to-year, 60 Minutes was down by 26% in the demo (vs a 2.3 rating) and down by 6% in viewership (vs 12.27 million).

Reference point: The 2011-12 season averaged a 2.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 12.72 million viewers.

Note: These ratings are collected by the Nielsen company and are the final national numbers. These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings and are reported on by most other outlets. The final nationals are typically released within 24 hours of the programming or, in the case of weekends and holidays, a couple days later.

What do you think? Do you like the 60 Minutes TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a 46th(!) season?

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